Our Services

With nearly 20 years of experience behind us, we are here to help ensure a fitting funeral and assist you in any way we can.

Each environmentally-friendly funeral held on our site is unique allowing you to organize a ceremony that is personal to you, your family & friends.

We offer a range of services that can be personalised to suit your needs and wishes and our prices are competitive with the alternatives on offer.

 

Natural Burials

Our beautiful burial plots are situated in the scenic Devon countryside & allow for a more environmentally friendly alternative to a traditional funeral in natural surroundings. 

Natural Burial Pricing.

Total Cost of Burial =

£1450

Price Breakdown:

£1100 - Per Green Burial Plot

£350 - Grave Digging & Preparation of plot

(If comparing costs grave digging is not quoted on many similar sites)

Under 18 years of age & 24+ weeks still born no charge to next of kin.

Our prices include the use of our Log Cabin for your ceremonies if required but does not include the price of a Funeral Director - if required we recommend sourcing an independent director.

Please note, we do not offer double depth nor side by side burials for loved ones but we will try and get the graves as close together as possible.

 

Ash Scattering & Burials

 

Ashes can be scattered in our designated wildflower area at our burial grounds, with the option to also bury or add ashes to existing graves.

Ash Pricing.

£600 - Ash Burial without a tree or shrub plus option of slate memorial at extra cost

£1150 - Ash Interment & Coppice Sapling* plus slate option at extra cost

£600 - Adding Ashes To Existing Grave

£550 - Ash scattering no marker or tree

*The Burial of ashes where a young tree is also planted and later cut back to allow fresh growth in the future - this further helps nature and wildlife to flourish by allowing the trees to regrow with more nuts, leaves and produce.

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Tree Planting & Slate Plaques.

 

We mark graves with the planting a of sapling on the grave plus an engraved natural slate plaque can be supplied.

Natural Slate Plaque -

Plaques can be engraved and placed to mark graves. Each plaque varies in size and price due to the individual personalisation and design. 

Sizing of the plaques vary on your design, with the maximum being 30cm X 30cm.

Prices can be given upon further discussion of your desired design, a selection of thick rough edged slates can be seen around the site to give an idea of design.

Slates not order through us must be approved before placing on grave, otherwise they might be removed and recycled.


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Tree Planting -

A tree of our choice will be planted as a memorial on the grave to add to our beautiful woodland and leave a personal touch that will last for years to come. 

All trees are UK sourced, with species planted that enhance the site to keep it wildlife-friendly and proactive.

 

Coffins

 

It is important that all coffins, caskets and shrouds do not contain plastic or similar materials to allow our woodland burial site to work in harmony with the environment.

Recommendations.

Wicker -

Traditional coffins and curved-end caskets made from willow grown in Somerset. Choose from weather-beaten gold, buff and white willow with hemp or willow handles.

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https://www.wickerwillowcoffins.co.uk

Felt -

A strong wooden frame, encased in layers of local wool felt. The felt shroud is shaped like a leaf, representing ‘the changing seasons of life’ and can be intricately decorated or left plain.

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Can be sourced from -

https://bellacouche.com



Cardboard -

Designed to be durable, these coffins are made completly from cardboard and can carry multiples of its own weight. They are affordable, eco friendly, and natural.

Can be sourced from -

https://cardboardcoffincompany.com

Solid Wood -

Only pine sourced from sustainable forests is used to make solid-wood coffins. No stains, varnishes or animal products are used. The wood is lightly sanded to bring out the natural grain and colour.

Can be sourced from -

http://honestcoffins.co.uk

Banana Leaf -

Banana-leaf rope is woven around a wooden frame to create a sturdy but elegant coffin. The screws, handles and footplates are made from wood and it is lined with natural, unbleached calico lining.

Can be sourced from -

http://www.daisycoffins.com

 

Log Cabin

 

Situated on our green burial ground, our log cabin is available for use.

Our simple basic cabin can be used as part of your funeral ceremony if the weather is inclement & can be decorated to create a fitting, personal venue for your private celebration.

Basic chairs and trestle tables available for use.

There is no extra charge for using our simple sedum roofed cabin.

Please note no facilities on site as vandalised by unknown person

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  Floral Tributes

www.bramblesideflora.com

 

More About Us.

For further information on any of our offerings and services, please get in touch via our Contact Page.

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